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- Title
Experiences, Reasons, and Challenges of Filipino Cat Lovers who Adopted Multiple Stray Cats.
- Authors
DeVera, M. R.; Cristobal, G. A. J.; DeGuzman, C. P. C.; Mariño, E. M. V.; Palomares, A. M. L.; Sonajo, J. H. C.
- Abstract
This qualitative research study explored the experiences and views of Filipinos who adopted multiple stray cats. The participants were residents of Metro Manila from ages 18-to 30 years old who owned a minimum of eight cats for more than three years. The data analysis followed a six-step process of thematic analysis. The results showed that animal lovers treat their cats like humans, acquire benefits from taking care of them, develop social connections, and hold beliefs and superstitions about cats. Reasons for cat owners to adopt stray cats are unplanned adoption, interest in cats, the influence of other people, compassion for stray cats, and cats as alternative options for children. However, cat owners who own multiple stray cats struggle because of unpleasant feline behavior, inflating cat population, negative psychological impact, complaints from others, and concerns about cleanliness and orderliness.
- Publication
North American Journal of Psychology, 2022, Vol 24, Issue 3, p505
- ISSN
1527-7143
- Publication type
Academic Journal